Andreas.Pichler Posted August 29, 2012 Share #4021 Posted August 29, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not German, but European. Not 1930, but a little bit earlier. Silver, but not Silver arrow. And she has a name. Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andreas.Pichler Posted August 29, 2012 Share #4022 Posted August 29, 2012 So, lets uncover a bit more... Cheers, Andreas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2099240'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 29, 2012 Share #4023 Posted August 29, 2012 ...and I have thought you would blow me away with your benchmarking field of knowledge, boys. Uncovered more. And please dont look always at the upper right, concentrate more on left side of the picture. ;-) Cheers, Andreas PS: Her name is not Annie! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2099541'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4024 Posted August 30, 2012 Perhaps BRC refers to the Berlin Racing Club, but I still have no idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4025 Posted August 30, 2012 Indeed BRC refers to a Racing Club in connection with her, but its not Berlin, mann! Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4026 Posted August 30, 2012 Would this be an aircraft-engined special? I ask only because I don't recall ever seeing a car with a bulge in the hood (bonnet) like this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4027 Posted August 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sheeps in the fog Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4028 Posted August 30, 2012 Really so difficult? Well, she is special, but not only for specialists, because she is well known. So a more generous crop - "Not to generous!" my mother shout... Btw: The maker of this car produces aeroplane engines as well, but in this car is a - of course beefed up - "normal" engine. And no, its not the famous motor works in Bavaria (aka BMW) and BRC does not mean "Beergarden Racing Team" ;-) Cheers, Andreas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2100418'>More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4029 Posted August 30, 2012 1927 Bentley Jackson Special "Old Mother Gun." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4030 Posted August 30, 2012 Seems that we have a winner - congrats, John! She was nicknamed after her chassis number ST 3001 "S-T-Three-O-O-One - Old mother gun" was one of the Bentley works-prepared racers for the 1927 24 Hours of Le Mans. The first year was to forget ("White House Corner Crash"), 1928 she won and 1929 a second place at Le Mans. 1937, the original Le Mans car was mutated to this single seater monoposto "Jackson Special" with 6.5 litre six cylinder engine, capable to reach 135 mph average at Brooklands. At the end of the 80ies, "Mother Gun" has been restored (some sources said reconstructed/reengineered) by Stanley Mann and then improved year by year. Photo has been taken at Schloss Dyck Classic Days this year. By the way: BRC stands for "Benjafield's Racing Club" - named after Dr. Benjafield who was the driver of the 1927 Le Mans winner, Bentley "Old number seven" and founded 1990 as a club of enthusiastic vintage Bentley car drivers focussed on rallye and racing. More informations here: 1927 Bentley Jackson Special 'Old Mother Gun' - Images, Specifications and Information Cheers, Andreas - and over to you, John! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2100485'>More sharing options...
Dr. No Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4031 Posted August 31, 2012 andreas, is this the only one, or are others known? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4032 Posted August 31, 2012 Olaf, there has been another project realized by Stanley Mann, called "The other gun" (sometimes labeled "Baby Gun"), built up on chassis BL1623. More information here: Stanley Mann Racing Cheers, Andreas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4033 Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks Andreas, that's a really interesting car. Here's my riddle - something old with something new. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2101222'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4034 Posted August 31, 2012 If nobody wants to start then take the mike...it seems that the engine is in way important to solve this riddle...by distributor position and the neatly erected valve covers this seems to be a Buick V8 or one of the Rover/BMC license products. Aluminium covers, so I would go more the Rover route. Something british. Shape of the wings - not an MG or Rover. Right so far? Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted August 31, 2012 Share #4035 Posted August 31, 2012 Your observations are spot on, Andreas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted September 1, 2012 Share #4036 Posted September 1, 2012 Nobody else wants to jump in? So I assume that we are looking at the engine compartment of a Morgan Plus 8, "slighly" modified with the Weber aspiration, with wonderful light through the slotted engine hood. Nice photo, John! Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted September 1, 2012 Share #4037 Posted September 1, 2012 Well, that didn't take long. You're right on the money, Andreas, so back to you! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2102057'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted September 2, 2012 Share #4038 Posted September 2, 2012 Thank you John! Have been on the road this weekend, new riddle comes tonight. Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted September 2, 2012 Share #4039 Posted September 2, 2012 "Well, that didn't take long." Yep. but it seems that our fellow enthusiasts are still digging for the "BRC" , the "Berlin Racing Club" ;-) So, as a warm up for the new riddle, what do think about this "SKG" (and I really love this octagonal nut...)? Maker and model, please! Cheers, Andreas PS: Summicron C 40 with Epson RD-1 as digital film. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2103221'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted September 3, 2012 Share #4040 Posted September 3, 2012 No ideas? So I will add a "Z" to our little riddle - and another octagon, and "Oel" written on the gauge...but do not underestimate the octagon in the context of our riddle! Now you have a "Z", an "S", a "K" and a "G". And two octagons. And "Oel". Start braining! Cheers, Andreas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2103918'>More sharing options...
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